Review: ‘Don’t Pack The Stress’, by Peter Black

Blurb

Are you considering moving home? Are you starting to worry that the stress of a move is going to push you over the edge, or that you’ll make bad decisions? You are not alone. It is a fact that many people worry about the prospect of a move and whether it is right for them or their families. Many people also worry about the stress that might be cause by moving home. Which is where Don’t Pack the Stress comes in. This book is packed full of techniques and methods that take you through a step by step approach to moving home, in a concise and easy to read manner. This is not a 300 page technical manual, but it is a set of practical methods which help you to navigate the process of moving, from deciding whether to move, to picking up the keys to your new home. This book will almost certainly make the moving process less stressful and leave you feeling more confident about your choices. In this guide you’ll learn how to:

•Decide whether this is the right time for you to move

•Identify clear goals and expectations about your next home

•Get the best out of professionals helping you with your move

•Plan a calm, serene and productive move

•Avoid unnecessary stress, and feel content with your choices.

What are you waiting for? Read this book, apply the methods inside, and begin to plan and enjoy your calm home move today.

My Review

Peter sent me this book along with his previous book, Cool That Volcano, late last year, and since I’ve got a bit of time between scheduled reviews and because I might have to move later in the year, I’ve been reading Don’t Pack The Stress on and off for the last week. When I haven’t been exhausted or too depressed.

I found it to be easy to read, with useful information, hints and tips for making the moving process go smoothly and to help the reader reduce stress. Personally, I will be implementing the ‘decluttering’ tips, just as soon as I can persuade a sister to help me go through the cupboard under the stairs and take the already bagged and boxed articles up in the spare room to the tip/charity shops. Moving is never easy but organisation in advance helps. And this time I shall try harder to keep my moving team fed and watered.

3.5/5